Tara Campbell
Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Tara got her start as a print journalist before establishing her career on the Canadian Prairies, where she made the shift to broadcast journalism.
Tara arrives in the Bay Area from Omaha, NE, where she reported for the NBC affiliate. Her reporting at WOWT 6 News exposed a lack of safe and affordable rental housing, primarily affecting refugee and immigrant communities, resulting in the passing of a bill protecting vulnerable communities.
Additionally, Tara's award-winning coverage of the 2019 historic flooding in the Midwest dove deeply into the aftermath of the devastation. She spent countless hours on the roads of rural Iowa and Nebraska, where small towns were nearly erased, and the battle for FEMA funding was matched only by the relentless efforts of local farmers to save both their land and livelihoods.
Tara's reporting at KGO spans from breaking news to documenting the plight of transgender youth to her in-depth coverage of the ongoing fentanyl crisis. In 2022, Tara traveled to Vancouver, Canada to report on the impacts of the first safe consumption site in North America, culminating in the ABC7 Original Documentary: "Injecting Hope," which received a national Edward R. Murrow Award.
Tara's Stories
Federal judge rules some people can stay at Berkeley homeless encampment
The judge ruled the dozen or so people with disabilities can stay put for the next two months - while also ordering the city of Berkeley to help find them shelter.
Newly-opened Oakland LGBTQ+ community center already in danger of closing amid federal funding cuts
A new center for the LGBTQ+ community officially opened in Oakland. But those doors may not stay open for long. Here's why it is already facing an uphill battle.
SF leaders say they support peaceful protest, will take action against violence after 150 arrested
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and city leaders reminded people Monday that local law enforcement is not working for ICE. But city officials say they will respond to violence after 150 people were arrested Sunday night.
Alioto's restaurant, landmark building in heart of SF's Fisherman's Wharf, set to be demolished
The demolition of Alioto's restaurant is part of a $10 million plan to rejuvenate Fisherman's Wharf, which has seen a handful of restaurants shut down since the pandemic.
Federal judge orders halt to Berkeley encampment clearing
In an emergency ruling Wednesday afternoon, the judge ordered a halt to the clearing at Harrison and 8th streets; but by that time, the majority of the encampment was gone.
Bay Area kicks off Pride celebrations with bike ride and telethon fundraisers
In San Francisco, thousands showed their Pride by pedaling 545 miles to LA in the AIDS LifeCycle, raising millions of dollars to help serve the LGBTQ+ community as Oasis Arts hosted a 10-hour livestreamed telethon fundraiser.
Here's a look at preparations for final ride of AIDS LifeCycle, ending after more than 30 years
After more than 30 years and more than a million participants, the AIDS LifeCycle is coming to an end. "I'm really bummed that it's the last one, but I'm really excited that I was able to get back here for this last one," said Matthew Barbour, a San Francisco resident.
United plane makes wrong turn during SFO takeoff, nearly colliding with SkyWest flight: FAA
According to FlightRadar24, the planes came within 1,950 feet lateral separation, 275 feet vertical separation while taking off at the same time on parallel runways.
SF Pride sees some corporate sponsors return, but still warns of funding shortfall
Even with the return of some partner sponsorships, San Francisco Pride is still roughly $200,000 short in funding ahead of this year's celebrations.
SF protesters warn of 'human extinction' with AI's increasing intelligence, call for regulation
Protesters outside OpenAI offices in San Francisco were sounding the alarm about AI posing "an existential threat to humanity itself," as President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill could upend regulation efforts.